Mardi Gras Casino announces 2012 Comedy Challenge

The second annual Mardi Gras Comedy Challenge is about to kick off! Hundreds of stand-up comedians from around the country will come out to strut their stuff and compete for the chance to open for Caroline Rhea and win $5K during their Grandstand Finale in November.

The forty funniest contestants from the auditions will move on to the Showcase rounds. From there, just 20 contestants will advance to the four qualifying rounds held throughout October. But, only one contestant can be crowned the ‘Mardi Gras Comedy Challenge Champion!’ Their hilarious featured comics include Lady Roz G, Lynne Koplitz, Dennis Regan, Angel Salazar and Pete Correale.

Tickets are on sale for the Showcase and qualifying rounds can be purchased on our website at mardigrascasinofl.com. For more information, call 954-924-3200. Mardi Gras Casino is located at 831 North Federal Highway on the corner of US-1 and Pembroke Road. The casino offers over 70,000 square feet of casino excitement featuring 1,100 Las Vegas-style slot machines, including new-linked Progressive slots, video roulette, and Classic Blackjack with live dealers; 30 action-packed poker tables; simulcast and greyhound racing; and various dining options.